Registration is now open for the
Defense Department's first virtual education fair, scheduled for Nov. 19.The fair is for service members and
spouses. It provides the opportunity to chat online with representatives from
several schools about degree and certificate programs, financial aid, tuition
and fee costs, and Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits.To register for the Department of
Defense’s Voluntary Education Virtual Education Fair, go to http://www.dodeducationfair.com.
The fair runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Information on
participating schools will remain accessible online after the event as well.During and after the event,
participants will have access to prerecorded sessions that will cover
high-growth career fields and degrees, tools and resources for choosing a
school, and bridging education and credentialing."We're excited to offer this
opportunity," said Dawn Bilodeau, chief of the Defense Department's
voluntary education program. "This fair will help service members and
their spouses make informed choices about their postsecondary education goals.
They can get the important information they need from schools, without the
pressure."Participating schools have a signed
agreement with the Defense Department to provide a quality education to service
members and military spouses."It’s never too early to start
planning for your future," Bilodeau said. "Going back to school now
for a postsecondary degree or certificate will certainly help to ensure your
future success."Well-educated, well-trained service
members are critical to a changing postwar military force, she added. Today’s
military demands educated service members with expert technical and trade
skills. As the military re-aligns and becomes lighter, faster and more
technical, those with technical skills and higher education will have better
job security when they transition from the military."The Department of Defense is
committed to making higher education accessible for service members,"
Bilodeau said.